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2023 Château de la Crée Santenay Premier Cru Les Gravières

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The Gravières vineyard lies close to the border of Chassagne-Montrachet and is one of the most prestigious Premier Cru parcels in Santenay, the southernmost village within the Côte d’Or. With southerly exposure and elevation ranging from 690-780 feet, the vineyard grows both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. The word Gravières refers to the vineyard’s gravelly soils, which are based on the classic Burgundian limestone-clay marl.

Technical Details

Vintage: 2023
Varietal: Pinot Noir

VARIETAL

100% PINOT NOIR
Appellation

Santenay
Harvest Date

9/6/2023-9/10/2023
Bottling Date

5/20/2025
Barrel Aging

17 months
Alcohol %

13.5

Santenay Premier Cru Gravieres Pinot Noir

Winemaker Tasting Notes

Its intense ruby robe indicates a wine of character. Its bouquet includes aromas of fresh red berries (redcurrant, cherry) as well as spicy and undergrowth notes. On the palate, the attack is direct, revealing supple tannins with crunchy red fruit. Its freshness imparts a lovely energy and remarkable length. A balanced, powerful and rich wine, which remains a delightful, easy drink.

Vintage Notes

The winter was mild, but the alternation of warm and cool periods slowed the vines’ growth cycle, thus budbreak was expected for late March - early April. As spring frost spared our vines, flowering began toward the end of May. A first heatwave came in early July, followed by a second one between August 10th and 25th, slightly delaying veraison. At the Château de la Crée, harvest started on September 3rd under summer conditions. 2023 marks the second consecutive vintage delivering both above-average yields and quality. The Chardonnay has reached optimal ripeness while preserving a lovely freshness. The Pinot Noir shows great aromatic structure.

Santenay

The wines of Santenay exhibit distinct characteristics stemming from their specific terroirs within the appellation. Established in 1937, the Santenay AOC status underscores the area's viticultural significance. The terroir comprises grayish limestone dominating the higher elevations up to 500 meters, transitioning into oolitic limestones, marls, and other geological formations lower down the slope. This diverse landscape, coupled with an optimal vineyard exposure ranging from east to south, contributes to the quality and complexity of the wines produced in the region. We have been proud owners of Santenay vineyards since 2015, bringing innovation to the rich heritage of the land and wines.

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